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Synonym/Explanation
p.126,par 3
 amateur

p.128,par 3
 propellers
a device with two or more blades that turn quickly and cause a ship or aircraft to move

articulated
to express (something, such as an idea) in words
p.128,par 4
 engineers
a person who runs or is in charge of an engine in an airplane, a ship, etc.
p.129,par 1
 sprouted
to grow or develop
p.130,par 1
 sponsor
a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event
p.130,par 3
 gang
a group of criminals
p.130,par 5
 engines
a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion

mechanics
a person who repairs machines
p.131,par 1
 acceleration
process of moving faster or happening more quickly
p.131,par 2
 diminutive
very small

stature
the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization
p.132,par 1
 submarine
a ship that can operate underwater
p.133,par 2
 thermometer
an instrument used for measuring temperature
p.134,par 1
 tether
a rope or chain that is used to tie an animal to a post, wall, etc., so that it will stay in a particular area
p.134,par 2
 thermocouple


compensator

p.135, par 4
 assembling
to connect or put together the parts
p.136, par 1
 coordinate
to make arrangements so that two or more people or groups of people can work together properly and well
p.137, par 1
 unnerved
to make (someone) feel afraid or upset and unable to think clearly
p.137,par 1
 Incredible
extremely good, great, or large
p.137,par 1
 Intimidate
to make (someone) afraid
p.137,par 2
 Densely
Crowded with things,difficult to see through
p.137,par 2
 Emblazon
on a surface so that it can be seen very clearly
p.137,par 3
 Hoisted
to raise (something) especially by using ropes or machinery
p.137,par 3
 Snickering
to make a short, quiet laugh in a way that shows disrespect
p.137,par 3
 Clownish
acting in a silly or funny way
p.138,par 4
 Warped
to twist or bend (something)
p.138,par 4
 soldering
to join (something made of metal
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